I have a few good used Dist for sale $75 each

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine
508 358 6264

----- Original Message -----
From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:14 PM
Subject: 2.1 distributor (check yours)

> Just so you know, lately, i had some vans towed to my shop (50% are towed
> anyway ha ha ha), engine not running, 1 was badly running, hard start...
bla
> bla bla, the usual.
>
> After a wile, i found the problem, all 4 vans had the same problem, one or
> more of the 3 wires inside the distributor was cut, broken or close to it,
> all because that black 3 wire plastic connector was loose. On 2.1L that
> plastic part is attach to the distributor body wih a platic pin, ralely
> still in place, so that connector move freely... not good, if unlucky
(yea,
> sure), the rotating parts in the distributor can cut one or more of the
hall
> sender wire.
>
> So to prevent that, check that black connector! no picture today but an
easy
> explanation:
>
> Remove distributor cap, rotor and dust cap (if still there), now try to
move
> that black connector attach to the distributor, if it's loose.. not good,
do
> something about it... like glue this one to the distributor, use
tie-rap...
> duck tape (ha ha) but fix it the solid.
>
> If you don't understand what i'm trying to explain, and that is so...
> possible (he he), tell me so and i will take pictures tomorrow.
>
> Just so you know.
> Ben